Read the original article at Bulatlat.com HERE “The three issues of injustices namely, Aquino’s criminal neglect of victims of calamities, his neo-liberal policies that result in high prices of basic goods and utilities, and government’s unabated corruption, served to further push women and their families deeper into the quagmire of…

Read the original article on TV5 Monde HERE En Palestine, combattre les violences faites aux femmes en les mettant en scène Pour la première fois de son existence incertaine, la Palestine participait à la campagne internationale One Billion Rising for Justice – Un milliard debout pour la justice – contre…

The original article can be read online at Pinoy Weekly HERE  One Billion Rising for Justice | A resounding women’s call for justice by Pinoy Weekly Staff Upping the ante in its call to action to end violence against women, this year’s One Billion Rising for Justice (OBR4J) in the Philippines…

 Read the original article at Equilibrium HERE Un billón de pie contra el maltrato hacia las mujeres en el mundo La organización “V-Day” promovió este 14 de febrero un levantamiento global en contra del maltrato hacia las mujeres. El Salvador participó por primera vez en esta iniciativa. Por: José Víctor…

We love seeing local coverage of global events. Both articles are also available to read online. The first article can be found at HTS St. Lucia HERE http://youtu.be/430_D7YE01o One billion rising Story by Alison Kentish htsslucia.org “One in three women on the planet will be raped or beaten in her…

V-Activists have sent in some incredible photos from their events in Guyana as well as two articles that covered the risings!     Read the original an StabroekNews article HERE     Call made for improved education for girls – at One Billion Rising event February 15, 2014 · By Staff…

Read the original article in The New Indian Express HERE HYDERABAD Published: 15th February 2014 10:04 AM Last Updated: 15th February 2014 10:34 AM Can two women, separated by a generation, lead two different and purposeful lives under the same roof? What is it that makes the younger one defy…

Marily Mondejar of Filipino Women’s Network speaks before the Valentine’s Day flash mob. PHOTO/ VIVIAN ZALVIDEA ARAULLO Read the original article at Inquirer.net HERE  SAN FRANCISCO — A flash mob of hundred people danced in front of City Hall on Valentine’s Day as part of the global campaign to end…

Original article available on HuffPost HERE This Valentine’s Day, women and men around the world will dance, march, gather, and use their voices to speak out against injustices that affect women and girls. It’s called One Billion Rising for Justice, and it’s the brainchild of Eve Ensler, Tony award-winning playwright (“The…

The original version of this article written by Jakob von Uexkull is available on HuffPost HERE One in three women worldwide will experience violence in her lifetime. They are subjected to brutal violations of their human rights. Many are denied justice at the most fundamental level. On February 14, 2014, the world will…